Deion Sanders made the controversial decision to bring both quarterbacks competing to be his starter with him to Big 12 Media Days this week. Liberty transfer Kaidon Salter and true freshman JuJu Lewis will battle it out in fall camp for the starting job.
Coach Prime wouldn't tip his hand when asked about it on Wednesday.
"We brought both of them because I don't know which one is going to start," said Sanders.
Sanders has confidence in both quarterbacks, stating that Colorado can't lose in either direction that they choose.
It's always made sense that Salter would have the job in 2025, serving as a bridge quarterback while the freshman Lewis sits back and develops for a year. But Lewis is certainly talented enough to come in and play in his first season.
Despite Sanders not yet naming a starting QB, Salter is plenty confident in his abilities. He's an experienced player, having spent two seasons as the starter at Liberty before entering the portal and transferring to Colorado with hopes of taking over for Shedeur Sanders.
“My confidence is out the roof,” Salter said while speaking to the media on Wednesday. “I really enjoy myself and of course I feel like I’m one of the best quarterbacks in the country. I feel like this season I’m going to prove it and show everybody why.”
Salter's dual-threat ability could unlock a new element in Colorado's offense
Shedeur Sanders was one of the best pure passers in the country last season, but he didn't provide much in terms of dual-threat ability. If Salter is the guy for the Buffaloes this season, he'll add a new dynamic to the offense with his ability to beat you with his arm and his legs.
"I’m more of a quarterback that can run the ball," said Salter. "Also not saying that he (Sanders) couldn’t, but I’m more mobile with my legs, so when things break down, I’m able to pick and pick up those yards that (were) missed, or at least get back to the line of scrimmage."
In his last two seasons at Liberty, Salter ran for 1676 yards and 19 touchdowns, combining that with over 4700 passing yards and 47 touchdowns. He's been one of the most prolific and productive dual-threat quarterbacks in the country the last two seasons, and he's the type of playmaker who can lift an entire offense.
He won't have a Travis Hunter to throw to, but there's still plenty of skill position talent in the pipeline in Boulder. That's good news for a veteran QB like Salter, or a freshman like Lewis.